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The Credit Suisse Research Institute is Credit Suisse's in-house think tank. The Institute was established in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis with the objective of studying long-term economic developments, which have – or promise to have – a global impact within and beyond the financial services industry.

Credit Suisse Research Institute 9/2018

Asia in Transition

Credit Suisse Research Institute’s (CSRI) latest ‘Asia in Transition’ report analyzes the changing nature of Emerging Asia. Emerging Asian economies are changing rapidly with the region’s share of global economic output set to reach 55% by 2050. The region's equity and corporate bond markets are on course to assume close to a 30% global share by 2030. Economic and investment activity is undergoing a period of multifaceted, swift and exciting transition. The publication highlights the key economic, social, technological and political changes taking place in the region.

At the 2018 World Economic Forum in Davos the Credit Suisse Research Institute discusses one of the most pressing global issues, namely "The Future of Politics". Together with Professor Joseph Stiglitz from Columbia University, Professor Kenneth Rogoff from Harvard University, Senator Mario Monti, Credit Suisse' Chief Investment Officer Michael Strobaek and the Chairman of the Asset Management and Investors Council Robert Parker, we discuss this topic and see what the outlook for democracy is.

Credit Suisse Research Institute on the Future of Politics

2016 saw several political events that will shape societies, businesses and cross-border trade relations for the long term. In view of the changing geopolitical landscape, the 2017 Credit Suisse Research Institute annual meeting explored several perspectives on the "Future of Politics" together with a number of renowned political experts and former politicians, such as Denis McDonough, former White House Chief of Staff and Deputy National Security Advisor; Dr. Francis Fukuyama, Director of the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at Stanford University and the Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Credit Suisse Research Institute on the Future of Central Banking

Since the 2008 financial crisis, central banks have implemented various monetary policies, such as quantitative easing and negative interest rates. Though the effectiveness of decisions taken by the banks is difficult to measure it seems that central banks cannot cope with the economic problems of the world on their own, but they need support from governments, business and social partners.

Credit Suisse Research Institute: Getting over Globalization

Michael O'Sullivan, CIO International Wealth Management, talks about how 2017 seems destined to open a new era of globalization.

Nouriel Roubini: Challenges for Central Banks

Can central banks exit their unconventional monetary policies or are there more to come? What is the role of central banks as responsive and responsible leaders?

Michael O'Sullivan, Credit Suisse Chief Investment Officer, International Wealth Management, discusses the findings of the 2016 Global Wealth Report and the impact this year's key events have had on household wealth. The price of the Brexit vote, the rising inequality and the US presidential election, are just some of the topics Michael O'Sullivan addressed in his recent CNN appearance.

Credit Suisse Research Institute Academy Challenge – Meet the Winner

The winner of the first Credit Suisse Research Institute Academy Challenge, Stefani Kostadinova, talks about the competition, her background and her passion for finance.